If you’ve been thinking about losing weight, but have no idea where to begin, you have come to the right place!
In today’s blog, we will give a brief introduction to weight loss, and give you one scientifically proven way to start on the right track.
No matter what type of diet you follow, losing weight is a combination of Eating Less (causes energy deficit, which leads to weight loss) and Moving More (maintains weight loss).
For most people who are overweight, cutting about 500 calories a day is a good place to start.
If you eat 500 FEWER calories a day, you should lose about 0.5 kg a week
This means that you can lose 10 kg in 5 months. This is a very realistic goal for someone just starting out. And since it’s realistic, you are more likely to maintain this weight loss.
“It is better to take small steps in the right direction than to make a great leap forward only to stumble backward.”– Proverb
Always speak with your doctor before starting a weight loss program. Your doctor can help you determine what weight is healthy for you, and you can then follow these tips to reach that healthy weight.
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